Obituary Listing

Oct 4, 2023

Brett J. Kaiser, 53 of Lena passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born on March 21, 1970, to James "Jim" and Ruth (Hintz) Kaiser in Freeport, IL. Brett loved all things sports but especially the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, and the Chicago Cubs. You could always find him any given day...

Oct 4, 2023

Brian A. Markel, 61, of Orangeville, IL passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 with his family by his side at SSM St. Mary Hospital in Madison, WI.  Brian was born on April 16, 1962 to Kenneth and Beverly (Werkheiser) Markel in Freeport, IL. After Brian graduated from Orangeville High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine...

Oct 2, 2023

Gerald K. Rogers, 86 of Lake in the Hills, IL, formerly of Lena, IL passed away with his family by his side on October 2, 2023. He was born on June 14, 1937, to Ernest and Anna Marie (Koehne) Rogers in Darlington, WI. He graduated from Darlington High School in 1956. He joined the US Army on September 19,...

Sep 30, 2023

In loving memory of Larry Nelson, who peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Lena Living Center in Lena, Illinois.  Born on August 19, 1945, in Morrison, Illinois, Larry was the beloved middle child of Francis and Dorothy Nelson.  On June 7, 1968, he embarked on a lifelong journey of love and companionship when he married...

Sep 29, 2023

Beverely "Bev" Lindenman, 83, of Lena, IL passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023 at Parkview Home in Freeport, IL.  Bev was born on May 19, 1940 to Kenneth and Sylvia (Frenzel) Moyer in Dixon, IL.  She graduated from Freeport High School in 1958.  Bev married Earl Lindenman on September 29, 1961 and together they raised four daughters.

Sep 27, 2023

Mary Frohlich, 95, formerly of Apple River, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Allure of Mount Carroll, IL.  She was born on June 30, 1928 to Adam and Maria (Dornstadter) Berauer in Srpski Miletić, Yugoslavia. In 1953, she married Rudolph Frohlich at the St. Ida Catholic Church in Chicago,...

Sep 27, 2023

William "Bill" Robert Raisbeck, 78, of Machesney Park, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Javon Bae Hospital in Rockford, IL.  Bill was born on June 25, 1945 to Robert and Arlene (Robertson) Raisbeck in Darlington, WI.  He married Marlene Sue DeVoe and together they raised two children.  For the last 27 years, Bill has been...

Sep 27, 2023

Curt Baumgartner, 58, of Pearl City, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at his home.  He was born on October 16, 1964 to Eugene and Faline (Reiter) Baumgartner in Freeport, IL.

Curt graduated from Pearl City High School in 1982.  He married Sue Miller on February 23, 1985 in Pearl City, IL.  He was employed...

Sep 25, 2023

William Harold Neves Jr. Age 70 went home to his Heavenly Father on September 25, 2023, after a long battle with an illness. He was born in Worland, Wyoming on January 10, 1953, to William Harold Neves Sr. And Mildred Williams Neves. William married Patricia Watz October 25, 2010 in Glendive, Montana.

After high school, he served...

Sep 19, 2023

Jeffrey "Leroy" Lee Stamm, age 71 of Freeport, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. He was born on August 24, 1952, to Roscoe and Lois (Kleckler) Stamm in Freeport, IL. He married Kayrl Olson on October 13, 1990, at the Laurel Street Community Church...

Sep 14, 2023

Raymond Lewis Reed, 91, formerly of Warren, Illinois, passed away on September 14, 2023, at the Lafayette Manor in Darlington, Wisconsin. Ray was born on December 25, 1931, to Wilbur and Florence (Bingham) Reed in Stockton, Illinois, and he married Kathryn Helene Butler on March 3, 1962, in Stockton, Illinois. Ray enlisted in the Marine Corps and participated in...

Sep 13, 2023

Kristie Kay Kendall-Flynn passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 with family by her side.  Kristie was born to Charles and Zoella Kendall on May 15, 1943. She was raised in Marshalltown, Iowa where she spent time roller-skating, babysitting her sister Connie's kids, and growing up with the "much shorter" Kathie and C.D. Kendall (i.e., Tom Selleck clone). Upon...

Sep 4, 2023

Randy A. Boelk age 46 of Warren, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4 ,2023 at UW Madison Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born to Ron "Specker" Boelk and Lou (Germaine) Deyo on January 10, 1977, in Darlington, WI. He was a 1996 graduate of Warren High School where he participated in Football.

In...

Aug 30, 2023

Francis (Frank) Edmund Henry, 81 of Machesney Park, IL, formerly of Lena, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Frank was born to Floyd and Verneal (Appell) Henry on March 10, 1942, in Freeport, IL. Frank served his country in the US Navy from 1960-1963

Frank is survived by his sisters: Marjorie Purcell (Gene), Kathy Lulling...

Aug 20, 2023

Harlan K. Corrie, 98, of Cedarville, IL passed away on August 20, 2023, at his home.  He was born on April 13, 1925, in Joliet, IL to Lester and Miriam (Knowlton) Corrie.  Harlan married Judith Moyer on June 17, 1957.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.  Harlan was a poet, watercolorist,...

Aug 17, 2023

Lois C. Thrasher, 93, of Freeport, IL, formerly of Lena, IL passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023.  She was born on April 8, 1930 to Logan and Hazel (Winchell) Kahly in Stephenson County, IL.  She attended Dakota High School.  On January 16, 1949 she married Mel Thrasher in Lena, IL.  During her career, she worked at numerous businesses...

Aug 13, 2023

Steven R. "Herm" Bartelt

"Herm" was born November 6, 1948 in Monroe, WI to Donald and Neva (Krebs) Bartelt.  He died on August 13, 2023 at home.   He attended Winslow Grade School, graduated from Lena-Winslow High School, and attended Highland Community College.  He began farming at his grandparents farm in 1966, milking cows, raising hogs and planting...

Aug 9, 2023

Dennis R. Paulsen, 76, of St. Donatus, IA, formerly of Lena, IL passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.  Dennis was born on December 27, 1946 in Freeport, Illinois to Lewis and Lois (Shippee) Paulsen.  He served his country in the United States Army.  Dennis worked in data control for various computer companies.  He also...

Aug 9, 2023

Peggy Reed, of Lombard, passed away at the age of 59 on August 9, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born September 20, 1963, to Lyle and Cynthia (Dunaway) Reed of Dakota.

Peggy graduated from Orangeville High School in 1981.  In 1983, she graduated from Highland Community College with an associates degree before attending...

Aug 7, 2023

Virginia L. Turner, age 85, passed away on August 7, 2023 peacefully at home.  She was born September 8, 1937 at St. Francies Hospital in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Elmer "Pete" and Evelyn (Mellentine) Helsinger.  Virginia married Allen Turner on April 9, 1955 in Fort Riley, KS.  She graduated from Highland Nursing School as an LPN and worked...